Artist description AZAREL is a rap artist from Seattle, Washington, signed to Ocean Records. His songs are about unity, positive living and the Hebrew faith. For more info on AZAREL & to listen to more tracks, please visit him on the web at www.azarel.com

Music Style Conscious message rapper from the NW

Musical Influences Askari X, Chuck D, Outkast, Goodie Mob, KRS-One

Similar Artists Paris (P-Dog the Black Panther)

Group Members AZAREL, solo vocals. Member of the rap group, 717 Click.

Albums AZAREL - Ocean Records, 2001

Press Reviews "This Tacoma-based rapper not only identifies the issues facing inner city kids, he also prescribes a sensible, time-honored course of action: applying diligent effort toward the realization of dreams. A refreshing alternative to all of the street prophets who endorse violence, theft, prostitution and drug dealing." [Claude Flowers - South County Journal - Kent, WA.] "Azarel is a Tacoma artist who fuses his Hebrew faith with techno-inspired beats and a Southern drawl-influenced delivery in an attempt to shake audience preconceptions - and a few rear-ends." [Michael Hill - The News Tribune - Tacoma, WA] "Warm soul radiates from Azarel's music and his lips speak nothing but positivity. Taking aim with skillful rhymes, he fires at both your heart and head and connects." [Alex Henning - Listen.com] "U&I (Unity) is platinum coated material that sparkles with tight production, a head nodding beat with funky melodic bass line that flows uder positive lyrics with street smarts without sounding preachy." [Ron Townsend - Internet DJ] "Azarel is committed to resurrecting a social consciousness in contemporary music. Through hard work and a concerted effort to grow creatively, Azarel took great interest in advice and constructive criticism, which eventually led to a host of appearances in the Northwest. With the help of Ocean Records, Azarel looks to move beyond regional boudaries." [Santiago Natera - House of Blues]

Location Tacoma, WA - USA

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